Scooters across America
Join us as we take scooters and ride across America?
New York to San Francisco
June 20th through July5th 2015
This is about America up close and personal, America's Backroads
What route?: Well it's Liberty Park NY to Golden Gate Park CA, by way of: Yellowstone, Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Grand Tetons, Sturgis... American Backroads...the Rockies and Farms.
What is this ride all about?
This is about riding scooters all the way across America. This is a 2 week (16 day) adventure on back USA paved roads. In the eastern USA much of the route is formed from the routes that the Bicycle groups have developed. In the midwest there will be countless farm roads, and in the west there is a lot of openness and beauty. The route will be 3868 miles long and there are 49 gas stops. We will cross the Rockies and our highest elevation will be 10947 feet. Each days route includes several gas stops and a lunch stop. Most days finish at the motel around 5pm. (Note old style Motels not Hotels). Most days will require 8 hours of riding time.
Details about the ride
It is just a group of like minded people getting together to have fun on scooters and discover america and themselves along the way. It is about making new friendships, testing your limits and climbing your own mountains.
Riders will break up into small riding groups of 6 rider or less. As the days progress riders will change riding groups based on ride comptabilite, speed, friendships and relationships.
All riders should carry a gps and will be given route information.
Riders should carry a phone and will be given the numbers of fellow riders and the support truck.
Bike Categories
Mighty Mouse Class: Scooters with 50cc engines.
150 cc Scooters Class: Scooters 150cc and small motorcycles 153cc and less, all are allowed.
Open Scooters Class: Scooters of any cc size, but keeping in mind that we are not racing across america.
Classic bikes Class: Any bike 500cc and less manufactured before 1985 are allowed. Newer bikes or Larger bikes are by exception only and will be based on the "Classis Value or History of the bike"
Custom built: Did you build the frame yourself, or a significant part of the bike, does the bike fit the "America at 35mph" goal, then yes you can get a special exemption
Hero Bikes: Any rider riding an old classic Scooter like a Cushman or Mustang will be given extra admiration points
Support Bikes: A few riders will be allowed to ride in the support role and choose a bike that is able to perform the support role.
Note: All bikes and drivers must be fully street legal and have quiet exhaust.
All exceptions are managed by gpsKevin
Wanted Someone to do this ride with a Scooter Sidecar!
Plan details below are still under development
Support Truck Info
Riders will have a support truck or sometimes called a chase truck that will follow behind the ride each day. The role of the support truck will be to carry the personal overnight gear for each rider and to aid rider in the event of scooter failure or problems. Each rider will be asked to contribute to cover the cost for the support truck team. The support truck and team are volunteers and will carry some tools necessary for the repair of scooters. Riders can contact the support truck by phone or text most of the time when cell service permits.
We need 2 or 3 Support truck volunteers
Volunteers needed. Want to go along and help?
Video Director
FAQ's
Q: How many riders do you expect on this trip?
A: 50 riders maximum, but we do not all ride together. We split into groups of a max of 6 riders each group, 4 is better. Everyone will have a gps and the route will be loaded into the gps, so everyone must be capable of navigation on their own. Some groups will be faster than others. Groups determine their own pace and what they do during the day. You connect with similar riders.
Q: Will we have a support truck?
A: Yes, We are looking for volunteers for a support truck now, Riders using the support truck will be asked to contribute $10 to $15 per day.
Q: What is the length of the Scooter Transamerica Route?
A: 3868 miles New York to San Francisco CA
Q: How do I get my scooter to and from the ride.
A: There are several shipping options. To ship your bike across the country is around $500. Many riders are come from similar regions of the country and are discussion uniting their resources. We will help you develop choices here.
Q: How many mile per day will we be riding?
A: On average you will need to ride 240 mile per day. Plan or your "moving riding" time around 7.5 hours per day
Q: What are the Lodging Plans?
A: Riders are responsible for making their own Motel Reservations, with your ride signup you will receive a full contact list of the motels. Estimated costs TBD
Q: Is it possible to signup for only part of the ride?
A: No, riders must start the ride with the commitment to do the entire ride.
Q: How did you develop the scooter route?
A: Long story, but you can read the blog here: Scooter Route PreRide 2014
Q: What happens if I have trouble with my scooter?
A:It is not just about you riding your scooter across america, it is about all of us riding across america, it is about helping your fellow rider and laughing along the way. Everyone needs help at some time, but would your friends say that you are more likely to need help on a ride or are you more likely to offer help on a ride? When everyone comes prepared to be more helpful then rides turn out awesome. Come with this attitude! You will find lots of helpful people on this ride.
The Inspiration for this ride: The Mongol Rally, these guys are great!
This crowd is awesome, now lets have some fun across america!
I can't wait to get this yellowstone pic on scooters!
Scooter Costume are optional, but I will have one!
Mods on scooters, closing ceremony of the olympics 2014
Pictures from the actual route (the pre-ride 2014)
About the plans
Some of the ride plans are still under development. The completion date is targeted for January 1st 2015. At that time I will begin taking signups for the ride. People who have received and invitation to the ride will be able to signup on a first come basis. In the mean time you can use this webpage to study the ride. and begin making your own plans. If you have not received an invitation you are encouraged to fill out the Application for Invitation above.
Who are the people planning to do this ride? You can read about them here:
(Last names are blocked until you sign up for the ride)
What scooter will you be taking? Check out these ideas?
How about the New Cushman II scooter?
Who is going to be the first to take a new Cushman across America?
How about the new old classic HONDA CUB
Maybe someone will do a Vespa with a sidecar?
Anyone out there want to ride a classic Cushman?
How about the Cheap Chinese scooters
Who is going to get the new 2014 Honda Grom ?
Go to: New gpsKevin Website